“Healthy Habitats

Even the hotels where we stay have an impact on the health of our planet. From the laundry they clean to the products they distribute, the wear and tear on Mother Nature can be severe. Some hotels do their part to offset negative contributions in innovative ways. In 2018, Hilton, which operates hotel brands like the Embassy and Homewood Suites properties, promised to cut its environmental impact in half and donate twice as much to social programs by 2030. Along that line, Hilton partnered with Clean the World to recycle all the partially used hand soaps guests leave behind into new bars that Clean the World distributes to impoverished communities. On its website, Shawn Seipler, founder and chief executive officer, Clean the World, writes, “As many as 2.3 billion people around the world lack basic sanitation and over 3,500 children die from preventable hygiene-related illnesses every day.” Hilton’s promise extends to its plastic recycling program to its water consumption and sustainable food sourcing.” …